We conduct cutting-edge innovative and multidisciplinary large-scale research in areas across the social and cultural determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.

Our approach across the program is to conduct research in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities, and organisations, and to frame our work using a strengths-based approach, where possible.

Our research focus areas include:

Research topics

• Culture and health
• Family and community safety
• Cardiovascular health
• Smoking, drug and alcohol use
• Obesity and nutrition

Research methods

• Reframing epidemiological analysis (strengths-based)
• Quantitative methods capacity building and training
• Methods of analysis for small samples
• Mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) 

Research translation (Implementation and Policy)

• Large-scale data analysis for policy and implementation
• Program evaluation
• Evidence and literature reviews
• Research communication 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health data governance

• Maiam nayri wingara: Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network

Related projects

• Enhancing Chronic Disease Care
• Chronic disease and healthy ageing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including tobacco
• Large-scale data to improve Aboriginal child health: seeding success and beyond
• Mayi Kuwayu Study
• Reducing family violence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults: health impacts, associated factors, and trends over time
• Study of Environment on Aboriginal Resilience and Child Health